GATHERING & SCATTERING

CURRENT SERIES : RELATIONSHIP CHARADES

SUNDAYS

Church, when you hear the word what comes to mind? We think about Gathering and Scattering. We gather on Sundays to wrestle with topics like relationships, dating, marriage, parenting, vocation, money and the many emotions that come with living. Every Sunday we create experiences intended to engage and challenge – no matter what you believe about God, Jesus and the Bible.

We're honored to gather at the Grandstreet Theatre in downtown Helena (325 N. Park Ave). You can also learn more about The Grandstreet Theatre Company by visiting their website grandstreettheatre.com.

Sunday gathering times are at 8.30am, 10am & 11.30am.

What should you expect at a Sunday experience? Every week we start with a handful of songs led by our excellent band of musicians. After about 15 minutes of music, one of our pastors teaches for 35 minutes and we almost always conclude with another song. Our gatherings last for 60 minutes. Great coffee and tea is free and available to everyone in attendance.

Narrate Kids provides age appropriate experiences for infants thru 5th graders. For more specific information (class breakdown, security, etc.) about Narrate Kids please click the Narrate Kids link at the top of the page.

Scattering is born of our calling and desire to matter, to narrate God's story to our community by the way we serve. Scattering is about the other 6 days. Learn more about Scattering by clicking the Scattering link at the top of the page.

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SCATTERING

THE OTHER 6 DAYS

We’re serious about being the kind of the church that exists for the benefit of its non-members… to the extent that the most ardent critic of Christianity would be bummed if we suddenly ceased to exist. We seek to make this happen both by validating the opportunity to serve people in our everyday, organic lives as well as by coming together once every month to serve on a large-scale, community wide level. We call these community serving events “Scattering” opportunities.

UPCOMING SCATTERING EVENTS

Egg Hunt Egg Stuffing! - Wednesday, March 21st

Easter Egg Stuffing, in preparation for the Easter Egg Hunt, will be on Wednesday, March 21st from 6-8pm at 326 Fuller Ave. We will be stuffing around 20,000 eggs with candy! Come along, and feel free to bring a friend! If you have questions, please contact Hannah at hannah@narratechurch.org for more information.

Mt. Helena Egg Scramble - Saturday, March 31st

Join us for the second annual Mount Helena Egg Scramble on Saturday, March 31st. The Egg Scramble is a trail run (or walk) around the entire circumference of Mount Helena. In its entirety, the route covers 9 kilometers and 1,200 vertical feet. Proceeds from the race will go to the Jefferson and Lewis and Clark County Treatment Court. Participants in the run will receive a Mount Helena Egg Scramble performance long sleeve tee with their registration. The race begins at 9:00 AM and will start and end at the Mount Helena Trailhead. Early bird registration is $25 if registered on or before March 12th. Standard registration, March 13th to the day of the event, is $35.

* Please note shirt availability and sizing is guaranteed to those who register by March 12th. After March 12th we cannot guarantee size availability or ultimately shirt availability.

If you are interested in helping with this event, there are some fun volunteer roles available! Please contact hannah@narratechurch.org for information and to register your interest.

Mt Helena Egg Hunt - Saturday, March 31st

Join us March 31st for our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Mount Helena! The hunt will begin promptly at 11.00 AM at the Mount Helena Trailhead. This year, we will have even more eggs than last, bringing our total to 20,000 eggs! Kids ages 0-5th grade are welcome to participate in this free event. Parking on the Mount Helena Trailhead will be limited and is reserved for those with disabilities. We encourage you to park along Reeder’s Village or downtown, and enjoy the walk.

There are several ways to get involved! On the day of the Egg Hunt, we will need set-up and tear down crews, greeters, traffic guides, and section leaders. If you’d like to get involved, contact Hannah at hannah@narratechurch.org for more information. See you there!

Families With Heart is dedicated to improving the lives of disabled children and families in the underdeveloped country of Ecuador. The mission is to coordinate donations from sponsor families and direct the funds to specific needs of disabled children.

Families With Heart is seeking sponsorships of disabled/special needs kids. Sponsorships involve a minimum 3-month commitment of $30/month. General donations are also accepted. Funds are used for the specific needs of the disabled child/adult and may be directed toward physical, occupational, and speech therapies; medications; or basic needs if they are currently unmet. Sponsors/donators will be updated on progress every 6 months.

To become a sponsor or to find out more information about Families With Heart, you can;

Or you can contact Noreem Oleary | 406.461.9129 or Theresa Huschka | 406.861.4970

CURRENT SERIES : RELATIONSHIP CHARADES

In most relationships, especially romantic relationships, there’s a game we play. The games goes like this. I have expectations that I’m mostly unaware of but expect you to fulfill. When you fulfill them, we win. When you don’t, you lose.

You might call this game Relationship Charades.

Game on?

What happens when we slow down and identify the expectations we carry into marriage? Second, what if we learn to exchange our expectations for desires? Still up for a new challenge? What if then trust that one of the secrets to marriage is learning to put the desires of our spouse above our own? Last one, what if we rounded this out by learning to talk directly with God about our desires?

If you’re tired of playing Relationship Charades, we’d love for you to join us for a 3-week conversation that’s sure to challenge some old dynamics and encourage some new.

A place for kids to discover Jesus, make friends and serve others. In Narrate Kids (NK), we want kids to experience Jesus while having lots of fun! We have age appropriate activities for kids in a safe, caring, and engaging atmosphere. NK serves ages 6 weeks-5th grade and is held during Narrate's weekly Sunday Gatherings (8.30, 10 and 11.30am) at Grandstreet Theatre, Grandstreet Studio and 326 Fuller. Our goal is to join with parents/guardians to help their children discover and navigate a relationship with God, make lasting friendships and experience serving others.

WHAT CAN MY CHILD EXPECT?

NURSERY & TODDLER

Ages 6 weeks-3 years old.

Safe, fun, loving age-appropriate teaching and care.

Located downstairs at Grandstreet Theatre.

MOTHER'S ROOM WITH LIVE FEED

The room has a live feed of the upstairs gathering.

A calm, comfortable place to serve parents with their small children (if their children are unable to go to NK or sit quietly in the adult gathering).

Located downstairs at Grandstreet Theatre, across from the Nursery/Toddler area.

PRESCHOOL

Ages 3 years and older (potty-trained).

Fun, hands-on lessons, activities and music.

Located across Grandstreet Theatre’s east side parking lot in Grandstreet Studio.

KINDERGARTEN- 1ST GRADE

Music and fun activities that use the five senses through small and large group experiences.

Located behind Grandstreet Theatre at 326 Fuller.

2ND-3RD GRADE

Music and engaging activities, with both small and large group experiences.

Located behind Grandstreet Theatre at 326 Fuller.

4th-5th GRADE

Relational, fun activities, games and music with both small and large groups.

Located behind Grandstreet Theatre at 326 Fuller.

CHECK-IN & SECURITY

NK CHECK-IN LOCATIONS

CHECK IN #1 - Across from Nursery & Toddlers classroom in the lower level of Grandstreet Theatre.

CHECK IN #2 - Across Grandstreet Theatre's east side parking lot in Grandstreet Studio

CHECK IN #3 - Behind Grandstreet Theatre at 326 Fuller Ave.

Upon checking your child in, you will receive a security tag that has a number on it (ex. G500). If you see that number appear on the upper right-hand corner of the screen whilst you are attending the gathering, please return to your child's classroom. Kids can be checked in at any of the 3 above locations.

CHECK-OUT

You must present a matching number tag to your child upon pick-up. Please pick up your children within 10 minutes after the gathering.

SAFETY SCREENING

We are committed to providing our families with a safe and secure experience. Every volunteer working in Narrate Kids has gone through a background check and application/interview process to ensure that your children will be in safe, loving environment.

QUESTIONS

NARRATE STUDENTS

HIGH SCHOOL

High School students (9th-12th grade) hang out on Tuesday nights, enjoying a tasty dinner and conversation at Mike and Kelsey Tommerup's house. They gather the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesday nights of every month from 6.30pm – 8pm at 733 East Broadway, Helena.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Middle School students (6th-8th grade) gather at 326 Fuller St. Doors open at 6.45pm (not before) and we're asking you please pick your student up at 8.15pm. For the sake of leaders, we need all students picked up no later than 8.30pm. Middle School gatherings will be the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Wednesdays of every month - same time and place.

ABOUT NARRATE

OUR BELIEFS

We believe…the Bible is the verbally inspired Word of God and without mistakes as originally written. It is the complete revelation of His will for salvation and the only unfailing rule of faith and practice for the Christian life.

We believe…in one God, Creator of all things, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and these three are co-eternal and of equal dignity and power.

We believe…in the deity of Jesus Christ; His miraculous conception by the Holy Spirit; His virgin birth; His sinless life; His substitutionary death on the cross, His bodily resurrection; His ascension to the right hand of the Father; and His imminent return.

We believe…man was created by and for God; that by man’s disobedience every person incurred spiritual death, which is separation from God, and physical death as a consequence; and that all people are sinners by nature and practice.

We believe…the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins and that all who believe in Him are declared righteous because of His sacrificial and substitutionary death and are, therefore, in right relationship with God.

We believe…in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit indwelling all believers and thus enabling and empowering the life and ministry of the believer.

OUR WINS

We define the win in three ways:

1. It’s a win when individuals put their faith in Jesus and express their faith through baptism.

2. It’s a win when we matter to Helena, especially when we matter to non-Christians in tangible ways.

3. It’s a win when individuals who are otherwise disinterested, disengaged, disillusioned or disconnected experience a Sunday gathering and then return the following weeks.

GET INVOLVED

If you’re looking to plug in around Narrate, serving on Sunday morning is the way to do it! We have many options in many different areas and can accommodate most schedules. Our Gathering Teams include the Tech Team, the Band, Narrate Kids Team, and the Host Team. If you would like to learn more about serving on one of these teams, please fill out an info card or swing by the Scattering Board in the lobby. There you can also learn more about serving on Wednesday nights with Sketch (Middle School) or Tuesday nights with Non-Fiction (High School).

PRAYER TEAM

We have a team of people who pray over the requests that are submitted at our Sunday Gatherings. If you would like to join this team and receive weekly emails with prayer requests, or if you have a prayer request you would like our team to pray over you can email prayer@narratechurch.org.

GIVING

Giving is one of several ways to support the vision of Narrate Church and to help us make a tangible difference in the Helena community and beyond. If you’re using this page to give, Thank You! It’s a privilege telling God’s story with you.